There is nothing like quick response from powerful entities to give a writer a false sense of influence.

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As a result, little new came out of the Leveson Inquiry hearing, Neil said, only a kind of "false modesty" as Murdoch sought to downplay his influence.

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The regulator said the criminal liability would depend on whether a sponsor "knowingly or recklessly" submitted a document containing false or misleading facts, or left out information that may influence the decision of investors.

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Unfortunately, most people have this false impression of scouts and fail to acknowledge their vital role and influence.

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Proof of the Vatican's irritation came with a stinging statement Saturday complaining of "unverified, unverifiable or completely false news stories, " even suggesting the media is trying to influence the election of the next pope.

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Courts have concluded that no one should be convicted of perjury without demonstrating that the testimony in question was in fact false, that the person testifying knew it to be false, and that the testimony involved an issue that is material to the case, one that could influence the outcome of the matter one way or the other.

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